Tigers hit three consecutive home runs against Rays in third inning
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 1:59 AM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
The Detroit Tigers showcased a powerful offensive display against the Tampa Bay Rays on June 1, 2026, by hitting three consecutive home runs in the third inning. Dillon Dingler, Kerry Carpenter, and Riley Greene each homered, contributing to four runs in the frame. This performance marked the Tigers' first instance of three straight home runs since August 2020. The team, which had struggled offensively in recent games, significantly exceeded their scoring from the previous series against the White Sox. The ongoing matchup continued with Jack Flaherty starting for Detroit and Steven Matz on the mound for Tampa Bay.
- •Tigers hit back-to-back-to-back homers in the third inning.
- •Dillon Dingler hit two home runs during the game.
- •The Tigers exceeded their offensive output from their last series.
- •Jack Flaherty started for the Tigers, seeking his first win.
- 1:59 AMYahoo Sports — 3 straight homers power Tigers to uncomfortably tight win over Rays
- 11:34 PMYahoo Sports — Tigers' offense explodes with three straight homers against Rays
"Detroit Tigers score: Dillon Dingler, Kerry Carpenter and Riley Greene hit back-to-back-to-back home runs off Griffin Jax in the third inning.
"Dillon Dingler, Kerry Carpenter and Riley Greene hit homers in three straight at-bats in the third inning against the first-place Rays.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 2, 2026, 1:59 AM3 straight homers power Tigers to uncomfortably tight win over Rays
Detroit Tigers score: Dillon Dingler, Kerry Carpenter and Riley Greene hit back-to-back-to-back home runs off Griffin Jax in the third inning.
- Yahoo SportsJun 1, 2026, 11:34 PMTigers' offense explodes with three straight homers against Rays
Dillon Dingler, Kerry Carpenter and Riley Greene hit homers in three straight at-bats in the third inning against the first-place Rays.
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